The Westminster attack has now killed six people

In a moving statement, her family and partner Andrei Burnaz said: “After fighting for her life for over two weeks, our beloved and irreplaceable Andreea – wonderful daughter, sister, partner, dedicated friend and the most unique and life loving person you can imagine – was cruelly and brutally ripped away from our lives in the most heartless and spiritless way.

“She will always be remembered as our shining ray of light that will forever keep on shining in our hearts.

“There are no words to even begin to describe the crushing pain and emptiness that is left in our hearts.”

The Romanian tourist was on a short break to London with her boyfriend at the time of the shocking attack.

He had been due to propose later that day, but their happiness was shattered when Masood drove an SUV down the pavement of Westminster Bridge.

Footage from the scene showed the shocking moment Ms Cristea fell from the edge of the bridge into the river 17ft below, as people desperately rushed to rescue her from the water.

She was pulled out by firefighters who directed a boat towards her, but died in hospital on Thursday – two weeks after the attack.

There are no words to even begin to describe the crushing pain and emptiness that is left in our hearts

Family of Westminster terror attack victim Andreea Cristea

Her family have now decided to give the money, donated by generous well-wishers to aid her recovery, to charity following her tragic death.

A statement read: “Andreea is now unfortunately not able to have part of the money that was raised for her recovery, so we would like to donate it to charity. She would not have it any other way.

“Our family, together with Andrei, are deeply touched and eternally grateful for the unimaginable efforts and never-ending dedication provided to her and us by the entire medical personnel of each and every hospital involved.

“Our hearts and love go out to our two Family Liaison Officers, Detective Sergeants Tony De-Wilde and Geraint Jones, who stood beside us every single step of the way.

“You were our lifeline and we will never be able to thank you enough."

Mr Burnaz, also from Romania, suffered a knee injury but has since been discharged from hospital.

Masood killed five people before he was shot dead following his 82 seconds rampage in the UK's capital city.

Victims included Kurt Cochran, a US tourist from Utah who was celebrating his wedding anniversary, Aysha Frade, a mum-of-two who was on her way to collect her children, and 75-year-old Leslie Rhodes who was described as "the nicest man you ever met".

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Andreea Cristea's boyfriend was due to propose later that day

After crashing his car into railings, Masood then got out and stabbed PC Keith Palmer to death just yards from the Houses of Parliament.